Semptember. Let The Activities Begin!

How did we go from lazy summer with nothing on the calendar to busy Fall with filled calendars? School hasn't even started yet and the craziness is in full force. I realize that much of the maxed-out schedule is our own fault. We sign them up for sports and Scouts and are busy at church and then the school has activities.

It's all very innocent. Truly, I don't believe our kids do MORE than any other kid around here; they actually do less. Both have Scouts, one has soccer and they both have school committments. Managing Bryce's food allergies is a 24/7 calendar-filler all by itself. Throw in my handbells, volunteering at the kids' school (shocker-I'm actually going to do some this year), committee meetings for both of us and Brad's work calendar and all the doctor appointments and it becomes nuts.

I now maintain 4 calendars. One in the diaper bag/purse, one on the fridge (so the kids can see what's up), one hanging in the cupboard by the phone and one Google calendar. I know, I know-4 calendars is a bit much. But it's September, the 4 calendar system is working, so let the activities begin!